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Behavior Boost

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Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Introduce core behavior expectations (Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation) through discussion and modeling, then establish class norms via student consensus. Students will define expectations and agree on shared norms.

This lesson sets a positive tone by clarifying expectations, engaging students in norm-setting, and promoting ownership of classroom behavior. Early agreement fosters a respectful and cooperative environment, boosting engagement and learning readiness.

Audience

4th Grade

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion and role-play with student-generated norms.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Hook

2 minutes

  • Ask: “What behaviors help our classroom be a good place to learn?”
  • Invite 2–3 students to share quick ideas.

Step 2

Discussion

3 minutes

  • Introduce Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation with brief definitions.
  • Ask students for real-life examples of each.
  • Record student examples on Chart Paper.

Step 3

Modeling

2 minutes

  • Role-play short scenarios showing positive vs. negative behaviors for each expectation.
  • Have students identify which expectation is demonstrated.

Step 4

Group Agreement

2 minutes

  • In groups, students brainstorm one class norm for each expectation.
  • Facilitate sharing and write the agreed norms on Chart Paper.

Step 5

Assessment

1 minute

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Worksheet

Behavior Expectations Worksheet (Session 1)

Name: ________________________ Date: ________________

Focus: Cooperation

  1. Write one way you can show cooperation today:






  2. Draw a picture below showing how you and your classmates cooperate:












  3. In 1–2 sentences, explain how cooperation helps our class:






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Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Help students understand the meaning of respect through discussion and examples, then have them commit to a personal respect pledge.

Teaching respect explicitly builds a positive, inclusive classroom culture. When students define and pledge respectful actions, they take ownership of their behavior and support a safe learning environment.

Audience

4th Grade

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Discussion, role-play, and personal pledge.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Hook

2 minutes

  • Ask: “What does respect mean to you?”
  • Invite 2–3 students to share quick ideas.

Step 2

Discussion

3 minutes

  • Introduce a clear definition of respect (e.g., treating others and property well).
  • Ask students for real‐life examples of respectful actions at school.
  • Record key words and examples on Chart Paper.

Step 3

Modeling

2 minutes

  • Role‐play two short scenarios (respectful vs. disrespectful).
  • After each, ask: “Which showed respect? How?”
  • Highlight specific respectful behaviors.

Step 4

Personal Pledge

2 minutes

Step 5

Assessment

1 minute

  • Invite 1–2 volunteers to share their pledge.
  • Collect worksheets to review student commitments.
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Worksheet

Respect Pledge Worksheet (Session 2)

Name: ________________________ Date: ________________

My Respect Pledge

  1. Write one respectful action you will pledge to do today:






  2. Draw a quick symbol below that represents your pledge:












  3. In 1–2 sentences, explain why this pledge is important to our classroom:






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Session 3 Lesson Plan

Teach students about responsibility through discussion, role-play scenarios, and setting a personal responsibility goal.

Explicitly teaching responsibility helps students understand accountability and supports a focused, dependable classroom culture. Personal goal-setting reinforces their commitment and encourages ongoing reflection on their actions.

Audience

4th Grade

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Discussion, role-play, and goal-setting.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Hook

2 minutes

  • Ask: “What does responsibility mean to you?”
  • Invite 2–3 students to share their definitions.

Step 2

Discussion

3 minutes

  • Introduce a clear definition of responsibility (e.g., owning your actions and completing tasks).
  • Ask students for real-life examples of responsible choices at school.
  • Record key ideas on Chart Paper.

Step 3

Modeling

2 minutes

  • Role-play two brief scenarios (responsible vs. irresponsible).
  • After each, ask: “Which showed responsibility? Why?”
  • Highlight specific behaviors that demonstrate responsibility.

Step 4

Goal-Setting Activity

2 minutes

Step 5

Assessment

1 minute

  • Invite 1–2 volunteers to share their responsibility goal.
  • Collect worksheets to review and reinforce commitments.
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Worksheet

Responsibility Goals Worksheet (Session 3)

Name: ________________________ Date: ________________

My Responsibility Goal

  1. Write one responsibility goal you will set for today:






  2. Draw a symbol below that represents your goal:












  3. In 1–2 sentences, explain why this goal is important to our classroom:






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Session 4 Lesson Plan

Help students practice cooperation through a hands-on group challenge, discussion of key cooperative skills, and a brief worksheet reflection to reinforce teamwork strategies.

Cooperation builds essential social skills and a supportive classroom culture. Engaging in collaborative tasks and reflecting on teamwork strategies helps students learn to listen, share ideas, and work together toward common goals.

Audience

4th Grade

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Discussion, group challenge, and reflective worksheet.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Hook

2 minutes

  • Ask: “What does cooperation mean?” and “Why is it important in our classroom?”
  • Invite 2–3 students to share examples of cooperation they’ve used or seen.

Step 2

Discussion

3 minutes

  • Provide and record a clear definition of cooperation (working together toward a common goal) on Chart Paper.
  • Ask for real-life scenarios where students cooperated effectively.

Step 3

Group Challenge

3 minutes

  • Form groups of 3–4 students and distribute paper and markers.
  • Challenge each group to build the tallest free-standing paper tower in 3 minutes using cooperative planning.
  • Observe and note cooperative behaviors (listening, sharing ideas) as groups work.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

1 minute

Step 5

Assessment

1 minute

  • Invite 1–2 volunteers to share one cooperative skill they practiced.
  • Collect worksheets to review understanding of cooperation skills.
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Worksheet

Cooperation Challenge Worksheet (Session 4)

Name: ________________________ Date: ________________

Cooperation Challenge Reflection

  1. Which cooperative skill did you use during the challenge? (e.g., listening, sharing ideas, encouraging teammates)



  2. How did this skill help your group succeed?






  3. What is one thing you will do differently next time to be an even better team member?






  4. Draw a quick picture showing your group working together:











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Lesson Plan

Session 5 Lesson Plan

Teach students positive communication skills by defining respectful language and tone, practicing in pairs, and reflecting on classroom communication norms.

Positive communication fosters a supportive, inclusive classroom where students feel heard and respected. Explicit practice builds students’ confidence in speaking kindly, listening actively, and maintaining a respectful tone, improving peer interactions and learning climate.

Audience

4th Grade

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Discussion, pair practice, and reflective worksheet.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Hook

2 minutes

  • Ask: “Why is the way we speak important?” and “How do kind words make you feel?”
  • Invite 2–3 students to share experiences of good or poor communication.

Step 2

Discussion

3 minutes

  • Define Positive Communication: using respectful tone, clear language, and active listening.
  • Record 3–4 communication norms (e.g., “Use kind words,” “Listen without interrupting”) on Chart Paper.
  • Ask students for examples of each norm in action.

Step 3

Pair Practice

3 minutes

  • Arrange students in pairs.
  • Assign each pair a short scenario (e.g., asking for help, giving feedback).
  • Students role-play using positive communication norms while the rest of class observes.
  • After each role-play, briefly highlight use of norms.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

1 minute

Step 5

Assessment

1 minute

  • Invite 1–2 volunteers to share one norm they’ll practice today.
  • Collect worksheets to review students’ chosen norms and reflections.
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Worksheet

Positive Communication Norms Worksheet (Session 5)

Name: ________________________ Date: ________________

My Communication Norms

  1. List two positive communication norms you will focus on today (e.g., using kind words, listening without interrupting):






  2. Write an example of respectful language you could use when asking for help or giving feedback:






  3. How will you show active listening in class today? (e.g., making eye contact, nodding, waiting your turn to speak)






  4. Draw a quick picture below showing you and a classmate using positive communication:











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Lesson Plan

Session 6 Lesson Plan

Review core behavior expectations, reflect on personal growth, and develop a specific action plan to apply Respect, Responsibility, and Cooperation in daily class routines.

This lesson consolidates learning by encouraging self‐reflection and goal setting. Students take ownership of their behavior expectations and leave with a concrete plan to sustain positive actions, reinforcing a respectful, responsible, cooperative classroom culture.

Audience

4th Grade

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Discussion, self‐reflection, and action planning

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Hook

2 minutes

  • Ask: “Which behavior expectations have we learned so far?”
  • Invite 2–3 students to share examples of when they showed Respect, Responsibility, or Cooperation.

Step 2

Review Discussion

3 minutes

  • Display class norms on Chart Paper.
  • For each expectation, ask students to share one time they used it this week.
  • Record brief student examples under each heading.

Step 3

Action Plan Activity

3 minutes

  • Distribute Behavior Action Plan Worksheet (Session 6).
  • Students complete:
    • Which expectation they’ll focus on this week.
    • Two specific actions they will take.
    • How they’ll remind themselves to follow through.
    • A drawing showing them practicing the chosen behavior.

Step 4

Share and Commitment

2 minutes

  • Invite 1–2 volunteers to share their focus and actions.
  • Explain that completed worksheets will be kept at their desks as a reminder.
  • Collect worksheets to review and revisit progress.
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Worksheet

Behavior Action Plan Worksheet (Session 6)

Name: ________________________ Date: ________________

My Behavior Action Plan

  1. Which behavior expectation will you focus on this week? (Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation)






  2. List two specific actions you will take to practice this behavior:

    a. __________________________________________





    b. __________________________________________






  3. How will you remind yourself to follow through? (e.g., note on desk, buddy reminder, visual cue)






  4. Draw a picture below showing you practicing this behavior in class:











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